Waterways Ireland from the personal perspective of a boating enthusiast, Open post for questions and comments
MARINE NOTICE, No 86 of 2017
Shannon Navigation
Lough Allen Canal
Drumshanbo
Acres Lake Mooring
Official Opening of New Boardwalk
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that access to the jetties and services will be limited during the opening of this facility on Tues 5th Sep.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 30 Aug 2017
MARINE NOTICE, No 8 of 2017
Shannon Navigation
Acres Lake, Drumshanbo
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their cooperation in this matter.
C.J.Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 20 Feb 2017
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MARINE NOTICE, No 90 of 2016
Shannon Navigation
Lough Allen Canal
Drumshanbo,
Launch of Waterways Ireland Heritage Plan
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the above event will take place on Fri 29th Jul 2016 from Drumshanbo Lock commencing at 1100hrs
A large fleet of Heritage Boats will assemble at Drumshanbo Lock at 1000hrs for the formal launch of the Waterways Ireland Heritage Plan. Thereafter the fleet will proceed southwards towards Leitrim Village to arrive by 1500hrs.
Masters should proceed at slow speed when approaching this stretch of waterway during the event and note any directions issued by the organisers and safety marshals controlling the event.
Masters are advised that delays along the Lough Allen Canal from Battlebridge will be experienced during the event.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, The Docks, Athlone, Co.Westmeath, 21 Jul 2016
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MARINE NOTICE, No 125 of 2014
Shannon Navigation
Drumshanbo to Leitrim Village
Acres Lake
Launch of Waterways Ireland Blueway Canoe Trail
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that the above event will take place on Sat 11th Oct 2014 from Acres Lake at 12 noon.
A large fleet of canoeists will assemble at Drumshanbo Lock at 1130hrs and proceed to Acres Lake for 1200hrs for the formal launch of the Waterways Ireland Blueway Canoe Trail. Thereafter the fleet will proceed downstream towards Leitrim Village to arrive by 1500hrs.
Masters should proceed at slow speed when approaching this stretch of waterway during the event and note any directions issued by the organisers and safety marshals controlling the event. Masters are reminded to keep their wash low to avoid upsetting canoes and other low freeboard craft associated with the event.
Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their co-operation.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, The Docks, Athlone, Co.Westmeath, 30 Sep 2014
MARINE NOTICE, No. 128 of 2013
SHANNON NAVIGATION
DRUMSHANBO
ACRES LAKE
Floating Moorings
Waterways Ireland wishes to advise masters and owners that works to upgrade the fixed pier and access ramp to the floating moorings at Acres Lake, Drumshanbo will commence on Wed 13th November 2013.
There will be no access or mooring permitted at the floating moorings, by land or water, during the upgrade works which are due to be complete by 20th December 2013.
Waterways Ireland apologises for any inconvenience caused during these works and advises that alternative mooring facilities are close by at Drumshanbo Lock.
Charles Lawn, Inspector of Navigation, 5 Nov 2013